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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 32 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 22 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 62,300 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was being parked when it suddenly accelerated and crashed into another parked vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer who stated a representative would inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
- Johnson City, NY, USA
I have similar problem with my 2000 Camry. For at least 3 years now--when after a stop, when I step on the accelerator, nothing happens until I tap it down a couple of times--then it accelerates. Almost like you have to punch the gas pedal a couple of times to get it to "take." Dangerous when you expect to accelerate and do not. My son and I have both experienced this problem with the car, and upon doing research many other people experience it also.
- Saugus, MA, USA
May 28 2008, driver and 1 passenger killed in 2000 Camry caused by seat belts and air bags and detached seats in a runaway Toyota that lurched and became uncontrollable and hit a tree (going under 35 mph). Because driver wore a medic-alert bracelet saying, "seizure disorder", all assumed this was the cause of the accident. Drivers (me) life was recovered in emergency hospital, passenger had chest crushed by force of air bag and seat belts when seat broke loose., bled to death internally. I, the driver have a permanent crushed larynx pain from broken chest bones and permanent smashed feet from seat breaking loose and me being shoved under the dashboard.. 48 hospital observation and weeks of follow up reported no seizures. Blood tests showed no alcohol or drugs were involved. Last previous seizure prior to the accident was some 5 years prior. I now have permanent leg and /foot damage and must walk with a walker and cannot wear regular shoes, nor can sit for more than 1 hour and has to sleep in a recliner due to the pain and inability to breath lying down in a bed. Uses cane in apartment. Lives alone (age 77) Toyota claims refuses any responsibility because car insurer totaled car before Toyota could inspect to see the used airbags, front seats blood and cut away seat belts to get persons into ambulances. Front was too smashed to determine any steering issues. Tires in great shape... 34 dvd photos and full police report available upon request. Regardless of loss of car control. Seat belts and air bags and seats breaking loose are the major issues of responsibility for 1 death and 1 permanent physically damaged driver. Updated 06/03/10 according to the police report, this was a single car accident was two occupants. Updated 07/19/10 updated 6/29/11
- Rohnert Park, CA, USA
About two years ago (2008), when starting off from say a stop light, I would press the gas pedal & nothing would happen for a second or two, then the car would jerk ahead. This did not happen all the time. This problem occurred over a six month period or so. A mechanic (not Toyota) told me the housing for the accelerator cable was corroded and needed to be replaced. This he did and I have had no problem since. Cost was about $200.
- St. John's, 00, USA
I have a 2000 Toyota Camry. I have taken this car in for required servicing and reported to the service technician that the gas pedal was sticking. This is noticed after I have stop and then step on the gas pedal to go. The gas pedal sticks on the top so there is a jerking action when I start off. I have paid close attention to how close I stop behind other autos so that I do not hit them in the rear if it jerks when I take off. This does not happen after every stop. The service technician suggested I go to a retail store to purchase silicone grease to put on the accelerator. I have done nothing but remove the floor mat to make sure that it was not a problem. I do not have the VIN with me at this time but I can supply it if needed.
- Snellville, GA, USA
My Toyota 2000 Camry had an accident which resulted in property damage, similar to the recall, yet it wasn't recalled and Toyota executive complaints and the dealer where I bought the car refuse to assist me. My insurance is with geico, 800- 424-3426, claim number 0115001950101329. There was property damage in amount of $447 and there was an injury. I was a gas pump, backing up, to leave the hess/wilco station in kempsville, Virginia, when my car accelerated for no apparent reason, out of control. Hit a poll, and lunged forward and did the same thing.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Bought my used 2000 Camry in Aug, 2008. A few months later, gas pedal started sticking when I apply pressure to accelerate after making a stop. Sometimes it happens every time I make a stop in a given day. Other times, when I'm out and about, it does not stick when I accelerate. I have to give it a little push to accelerate from the stopped position. Happens about 70% of the time. Makes no difference if it's winter or summer.
- Kingman, AZ, USA
This is in regards to a previous ODI complaint that I filed on 3/5/2010. The ODI number is: 10316956. I just wanted to add that this 2000 Toyota Camry has a standard (manual) shift transmision so when the acceleration happened we just pushed in the clutch and coasted to a stop. Turned ignition key off, pumped the gas pedal a few times, and started the car. It was fine then. This has happened to myself maybe 8 times.
- Stockton, CA, USA
I was braking to pull into a head-in parking spot. Even though I had my foot on the brake, the car jumped the parking guard, proceeded over the sidewalk and ran into a building. This is the only time anything like this has happened, but with all the Toyota troubles, I thought I'd better report it.
- Camano Island, WA, USA
Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) my mother owned a 2000 Toyota Camry and she had two accidents in her car while in parking lots due to sudden acceleration. She did not tell the family at the time because she was 84 and thought she might lose her license. One accident caused $3,500 in damage. She has since passed away and I just found out about it. It has cruise control [xxx]. our family still owns the car. I called a local dealer and got the national number for Toyota and they said that the car had a mechanical accelerator system. We had a mechanic check it out and he said it was a hybrid system, partly electronic control system. Toyota mislead us.
- Boise, ID, USA
I purchased a used 2000 Toyota Camry from a friend 2 yrs. Ago. My friend, original owner, had problems with the car accelerating on its own & even went as far as to buy a new accelerator cable assy.on the recommendation of the Toyota dealer 3/17/06. They said that would fix the problem. I have also had the same problem since I have owned the car. Since the publicity about this problem neither my friend nor I have put the cable assy. On for fear of more problems. Toyota doesn't seem to know how to fix the problem. I still have the accelerator cable assy. In the original sealed bag & I still have the problem.
- Stockton, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. While driving 60 miles per hour on the highway approaching an intersection, she was unable to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The contact stated that gray and black smoke began to rise from under the vehicle. The contact attempted to speak with Toyota, to no avail. The current mileage was 100,000. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 4/28/10 updated 05/11/10.
- West St. Paul, MN, USA
I own a 2000 Toyota Camry ce 4 C - and had noticed that prior to the recalls my gas pedal would stick - sometimes not allow me to press it down. To this day, occasionally (maybe once every 5th time I an accelerating) I have to virtually kick the pedal to make the car go. The car is in great shape, light use for the past 10 years, but I want to report that there is an issue with this 2000 Camry.
- Georgetown, KY, USA
When pulling into a parking place in a strip-mall, my car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb, crossed a 2-lane road, jumped another curb, crossed a 6 foot sidewalk and ran into the front of a store, completely destroying the wall, window, and front door of the store, approx. 12 feet wide.
- Tracy, CA, USA
I own a 2000 Toyota Camry. I've had a problem with sticking accelerator for about 5yrs now. We've tried WD40, oils, and other lubricants but haven't been able to fix. Accelerator sticks at a stand still position, or it sticks when driving at the same constant speed for longer amounts of time. To help the problem fix, I tap firmly on the accelerator a few times to unstick it. I have checked on the Toyota website recall list several times but my 2000 Toyota is still not on the list. I still have the problem and am worried. What is my next step of action? I thought that since my car was one year old when I bought it that it wouldn't be covered, but I know my car was in a previous accident before I purchased it because there was damage to the driver's side door & the rear window. Could it have been because of the sticking accelerator. I'd have to check carfax and maybe some research from there on. But I did buy the car before it was one year old. Please help me out here, I drive my grandchild in my Toyota Camry & am worried.
- Moreno Valley, CA, USA
My 2000 Toyota Camry has a sticking accelerator pedal that stick when pressed, requiring excess pressure. This causes the car to lurch forward. This happens daily inconsistently. I will be reporting this to my local Toyota dealer.
- Goldsboro, NC, USA
2000 Camry le, 4 cy accelerates going down hills. It seems to this driver that accelerator going down hills for this model is too rapid. For example, while driving on narrow mountainous curve in 2009, I had problems holding the car steering wheel steady and was forced to suddenly brake hard so that the car did not go over the steep mountain ridge that most probably would have caused my death, as well as the passengers who were in the car. The last accelerator problem occurred in 2009; however, ever since I purchased the 2000 Toyota, I have had problems whenever I went up and down hills. The 4 cylinder accelerator did not support going up hills, but speed going down hills was such that I had to brake hard many times and was forced to holding steering wheel steady so that accidents did not occur. In viewing your website and problems occurring with the 2000 Toyota Camry le, I found 438 complaints had been filed.
- Carmichael, CA, USA
Depressing the gas pedal is sometimes difficult. There appears to be a hangup or impairment in depressing it from a stop or brake operation. It happens about twice a week.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
My accident/injuries because the defects/flaws of my car: Brake systems, accelerator pedal, unintended acceleration, speed out of control, cruise control systems, electronic throttle systems...I have the car fixed, repairs sometimes (records at dealership). They replaced computer board...but still have a problems... my issues are about my Toyota Camry/model 2000 got accident/injuries on Oct. 2004 because the car had many problems are: Rough of cruise control systems, rough speed/RPM, gas pedal, brake, rough idle, suddenly accelerated - without pressing a gas pedal. I hit the car and my front bumper is almost felt off. It costs over a thousand dollars to replace but my injuries is no money to replace its back to normal, my auto insurance not paying my medical bills any more...
- Arlington, TX, USA
- Foster City, CA, USA